On The Drew Mariani Show, Kathryn Jean Lopez joined Drew to reflect on the humanity, humility, and holiness of Pope Leo XIV, and why he already feels like a Pope for our times.

From the moment he stepped onto the world stage, Pope Leo has been radiating something different: a sincere reverence for the Eucharist, a deep Marian devotion, and a clear call to return to the fundamentals of the faith. Kathryn and Drew agreed: this Pope is not flashy, but he is deeply grounded. That quiet confidence might be just what the Church needs right now.

Kathryn also shared moving stories: like Pope Leo leaving the receiving line to greet an elderly man with a cane and his smile while praying at St. Peter’s tomb. He’s giving the world a small glimpse into the sacred weight he now carries. He’s relatable, prayerful, and refreshingly normal…the kind of Pope who might have a Costco card and played baseball as a kid. He is now pointing the world back to Christ with courage and clarity.

👶 Could he inspire new vocations? Kathryn thinks so. From little boys role-playing conclaves to young Catholics discovering the beauty of the Church again, this papacy may plant powerful seeds for the future.

He’s not a celebrity Pope… he’s a shepherd. He’s already showing that even small acts of love, done with sincerity, can shake the world.

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